Comparison Console
Benchmade Mini Barrage vs Benchmade Volli
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Benchmade Volli stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative. Benchmade Volli stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Benchmade Volli stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Mini Barrage stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Volli stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$225Most expensive
US$215Cheapest
Weight
147.42 g (5.20 oz)Heaviest
122 g (4.30 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
74 mm (2.91 in)Shortest
79 mm (3.11 in)Longest
Overall length
212 mm (8.35 in)Longest
196 mm (7.72 in)Shortest
Closed length
121 mm (4.76 in)Longest
115 mm (4.53 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.07 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.6 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
154CM Stainless Steel
CPM S30V
Handle material
Valox, G-10 or G-10/Aluminum
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Opening method
Spring Assisted
Thumb stud with spring assist
Clip type
Split Arrow
Split arrow tip-up, ambidextrous
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor useTactical tasks
Everyday carry (EDC)Tactical useLaw enforcement and military applications
Not best for
Tactical & Self-DefenseUltralight Minimalist CarryDelicate Precision Work
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent build quality and finishStrong and smooth assisted openingGood blade edge retentionErgonomic handle fits well and offers good gripReliable and secure AXIS locking mechanism
Excellent build qualitySharp and durable CPM S30V steelComfortable textured G-10 handleSmooth and fast assisted openingStrong axis lock mechanismAmbidextrous tip-up pocket clip
Common complaints
Pocket clip is very strong and may damage pockets or be uncomfortableSafety and lock mechanism has a learning curve
Handle texture can be aggressive on pocketsRelatively high price for size